I would like to surprise a friend in Washington, D.C. for his birthday with a special treat; however, it's a donut made in a mom-and-pop store here in Dallas, and I won't be flying up there anytime soon. Can you help me figure out a hack for this?
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posted by Unicorn on the cob
on Jul 12, 2012 -
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A friend of mine, who lives in East York (Toronto), is working insanely long hours. I want to send him baked goods from a great bakery (since he wants cookies really badly). Can you help me find a bakery that will deliver to him outside of regular office hours (possibly faaar outside regular hours), and that I won't have to go to in order to set this all up--since I'm in Ottawa?
posted by flibbertigibbet
on May 16, 2012 -
4 answers
Why is a sheet cake at Whole Foods so expensive? Can I do better (in Chicago?) It doesn't need to be decorated, just tasty.
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posted by GastrocNemesis
on Mar 16, 2012 -
32 answers
Long Island Filter: I'm looking for the names of 3 food joints - An Italian restaurant just before the Northern State Pkwy on Willis Avenue back in the 80's, The name of the bagel place that was just next door on Willis Ave, and the bakery in the strip mall at the corner of Hillside Ave and Herricks Rd.
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posted by SockyMcSockyPants
on Oct 24, 2011 -
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I may be purchasing a used Berkel bread slicer — the model is MB (it may be MBSS, since the whole model is stainless steel). It currently has a 3/8" slice size. I need it changed to a 1/2" slice size. Do you have a recommendation for a service center in or around NYC that could do the job well without breaking the bank?
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posted by defenestration
on Oct 16, 2011 -
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Can you identify the incredible conical, chocolate-dipped almond pastry I ate in Cleveland?
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posted by Scram
on Jul 6, 2011 -
11 answers
Ground Pork Cake? That's what it rang up as at the register. But what is it (besides absolutely delicious), where is it from, and how is it normally served/used?
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posted by Toekneesan
on Jul 1, 2011 -
10 answers
Where can I tips and tricks for commercial baking? (And for handling work-related criticism).
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posted by ajarbaday
on Jun 3, 2011 -
4 answers
Can someone recommend an "Ace of Cakes"-esque bakery in South Beach Miami for a random and cool custom designed cake?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 13, 2010 -
2 answers
Can people help me find a central London bakery that sells cakes which are (1) delicious, (2) medium-sized and (3) not overly expensive?
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posted by Ziggy500
on Aug 16, 2010 -
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Food-tourism-filter: I'll be staying in Brooklyn (Park Slope) for about a week in June and I'm looking for interesting, affordable can't-miss delicious foods that I wouldn't normally find at home in the Midwest. Here's whats on my list already:
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posted by chara
on May 13, 2010 -
44 answers
My sibling is a baker who works all the local farmer's markets, and is interested in a
food truck- but with the only utility being display and storage, not cooking.
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posted by arnicae
on Jan 31, 2010 -
10 answers
Where to buy fresh baked (artisan?) bread in the Menlo Park, CA area?
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posted by pbh
on Sep 23, 2009 -
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I bake breads at home using an artisanal style (sourdough, handcrafting, small batches) and would like to eventually start a business. How can I get access to a decent space to bake these breads so I can sell them?
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posted by Piscean
on May 26, 2009 -
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How would I go about developing a recipe for artisanal bread as well as a menu for a Bakery (ie many types of bread)?
I lack a "culinary school" education (I do have a college degree and currently work in a different field). I have researched many many books on the subject of hearth baking.....however i would like to develop a style with a professional.
Is there a bakery consultant I can hire to work with me??
posted by Nellebee
on Apr 26, 2009 -
4 answers
What has been your experience working as a baker, sous-chef, pastry chef, or on prep staff in a bakery or restaurant? What was the job like? The hours? What skills did you need to know before being hired, and what was OK for you to learn on the job? Did you have any significant professional training before beginning, or was it all self-taught? I have discovered a love of baking and cooking, and am considering going into the field for a couple of years. Is this feasible to do so without culinary school?
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posted by schroedinger
on May 28, 2008 -
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I'm looking for a place in Seattle or nearby that makes wacky and creative custom cakes similar to those featured on the Food TV program "Ace of Cakes".
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posted by matildaben
on Aug 6, 2007 -
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How do I negotiate (tomorrow!) a decent salary for working part-time as a creative services manager for a successful bakery where the company wants to leverage the coolness factor of the environment and I want to leverage my years of varied experience?
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posted by FlyByDay
on May 30, 2007 -
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I need a birthday cake for Friday (Sat morning at the latest). Doesn't have to be anything exciting, just something that can feed about 20 people, and says 'Happy Birthday' on it.
I live in London - where on earth would I go to get such a thing? I guess I could try large supermarkets, but there aren't many in central London, and it would be nice to get something 'handmade', by a decent bakery. All suggestions gratefully recieved!
posted by ascullion
on Oct 18, 2006 -
10 answers
I'd like to have cupcakes delivered to someone in New York City, I'm in Chicago.
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posted by Sreiny
on Sep 18, 2006 -
5 answers
A group of friends and I are flying down to Atlanta this coming weekend to celebrate and support a friend going through a divorce. We would love to get her a penis cake...know any bakeries in the area that do that type of baking?
posted by psususe
on Feb 19, 2006 -
7 answers
Artisnal Bread. So I've been working on making some of that great artisnal bread that has become so popular in recent years, but I'm having a problem. It seems that all of my bread is much denser than my favorite bakery bread, no matter what kind of bread I'm making. Everything else is great, what am I doing wrong?
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posted by spaghetti
on Nov 26, 2004 -
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